Propshaft U/Js

[William2]

Is there a preferential way round of fitting new U/J s to an Elan propshaft from the point of view of the grease nipples facing to the front or back?

[PeterK]

Standard practice is for the nipples to face the centre of the car.

However, for an Elan, face the rear one backwards to allow access for the grease gun.
Peter

[William2]

I'm still confused on the issue of grease nipples on the propshaft. I have just fitted new U/Js that came with the extended type of grease nipple, about an inch in length. As far as I can tell whatever way round you fit the U/J on the gearbox end the amount of movement angle of the propshaft seems very restrictive. Do a lot of people fit ones without grease nipples? I am thinking that standard grease nipples would be too short to use a grease gun with.